Qualified Early Years Educator
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: Up to £30,160 per annum
Full-time (40 hours per week) – start date 10 November 2025
Job reference: JS3024860346
Overview
Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning on award-winning farm parks. Willows Farm Day Nursery focuses on nature-based play, outdoor learning, and a child-led curiosity approach to development.
What We’re Looking For
* A full and relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3 and above preferred; Level 2 considered with experience.
* Experience working with children aged 0‑5, ideally in a day nursery setting.
* A passion for working in Early Years.
* Flexibility and reliability. Because of our location a full driving licence and transport are ideal.
* Positive, can‑do attitude and a real team player who wants to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and development.
Benefits
* 50% off childcare (including holiday camp) – from day one.
* Wellbeing ambassadors in all settings.
* WPA “NHS Top up” – 24/7 helpline, private doctors’ appointments, money back on healthcare expenses.
* Tastecard for all permanent staff – up to 50% off various restaurants, cafés, takeaway, cinema tickets & activities.
* Free lunches and drinks every day for staff.
* Free annual pass into Willows Activity Farm – worth up to £600 per year.
* 28 days annual holiday, increasing to 33 days with service.
* Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral – no limit on referrals.
* Open door management policy across all settings.
* Access to training courses and ongoing progression & development opportunities.
* Regular staff/team outings and celebrations.
* Free staff uniform: comfortable polo shirt and coat for outdoor use.
* Enhanced NEST pension scheme for all staff.
* Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month.
* Length of service awards and gifts.
* Staff awards ceremony with prizes up to £500.
* Staff summer BBQ and Christmas party.
* Extra “thank you” gifts on special occasions.
* Relocation packages.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free parking.
Safeguarding
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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